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AP51 FRJ

2001 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

27,899 mi
Last recorded27,899 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 FRJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2023 27,899 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2018 27,684 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 20,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 13,891 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 13,304 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 12,326 miles

under body and rear axle becomming rusted

Pass 22 Aug 2013 11,173 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 10,097 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 8,894 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 8,070 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 7,131 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 6,366 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 5,611 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 4,913 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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AP51 FRJ is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,515 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP51 FRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 25 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP51 FRJ is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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